Georgia Tech Police Department Opens New Security Hub in Technology Square

The Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD) has announced the opening of its new Security Hub, located at 70 Fourth Street in Atlanta. The state-of-the-art facility represents a significant investment by Georgia Tech in public safety, community engagement, and interagency collaboration in the heart of Tech Square. 

The Security Hub is designed to serve as a collaborative workspace for the GTPD, the Midtown Alliance, and the Atlanta Police Department (APD), enabling stronger communication, coordination, and response capabilities across agencies. 

“This hub not only enhances safety but also reinforces our shared commitment to community,” says GTPD Chief Robert Connolly. “Its presence in Tech Square provides visibility, instills confidence, and serves as a deterrent to criminal activity.” 

The facility was designed to serve multiple purposes: 

• Community engagement – Hosting public meetings to foster open dialogue. 

• Training – Delivering specialized sessions to better equip officers. 

• Public safety outreach – Educating residents, visitors, and businesses on crime prevention and emergency preparedness. 

In addition to its outreach functions, the hub will operate as a secondary surveillance center, integrating real-time camera feeds from Georgia Tech’s campus and surrounding Midtown areas. This capability allows law enforcement to closely monitor high-traffic and high-theft zones, ensuring a safer and more welcoming environment for students, faculty, residents, and visitors alike. 

The hub will also feature an air patrol program utilizing drones, giving GTPD the ability to monitor large areas quickly and efficiently from above. The drones will enhance GTPD’s situational awareness during emergencies, special events, and active investigations by providing real-time video feeds to officers on the ground and inside the hub. This aerial capability will be particularly valuable in hard-to-reach areas, during large crowd gatherings, or when immediate response is required. The drone patrols will complement existing surveillance systems, adding a new layer of coverage and deterrence to improve overall campus and community safety. 

The project reflects GTPD’s ongoing commitment to prioritizing safety both on campus and in the wider community. By combining resources and expanding outreach, the Security Hub embodies a broader culture of vigilance, compassion, and shared responsibility. 

For space booking or collaboration requests, please contact Outreach@police.gatech.edu